12/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

TAMPA, FL – Busch Gardens® Tampa will kick off the new year with America’s Got Talent’s 8th Season Finalist, Fernando Varela from the Forte Tenors. The talented opera singer will perform at The Desert Grill on Jan. 3-5 and 10-12.

Fernando Varela won David Foster’s “Born to Sing” contest and has since traveled the world performing in David Foster and Friends concerts, and singing alongside critically acclaimed symphonies, including The National Symphony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. After joining the Forte Tenors and placing fourth out of 75,000 competitors in America’s Got Talent, the group was signed by Columbia Records.

Fernando Varela’s performances are included with daily admission or any annual pass. For more information visit BuschGardens.com.

You can enjoy every Fernando Varela performance and more with the 2014 Fun Card where you can “pay for a day, play all year”. It’s the best value for unlimited access to amazing animal encounters, world-class thrill rides, exciting entertainment and family adventure.

The 2014 Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2014. Prices are $89 for adults and $81 for children ages 3 to 9. Fun Cards, annual passes and single-day tickets are available at the Busch Gardens front gate, online at BuschGardens.com or by calling (888) 800-5447.